About Messac
Messac’s central location allows you to easily reach a number of Brittany’s top highlights. The coastal town of La Roche-Bernard is 10.5hrs to the south where you can sample the region’s famous oysters. It is also our closest base to Josselin (17.5hrs from Messac) with its iconic castle that sweeps majestically down to the water’s edge. Or, you can head north to busy Rennes (8.5hrs), Brittany’s capital city.
What you get on the base
Facilities
Toilets and showers
Wifi
Extras & options for your cruise
The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see 'Vacation Extras' for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.
Practical extras
Early check-in & late check-out
Boat cleaning
Parking - (see 'Travel info' tab)
Car transfer (see 'Travel info' tab)
Eco cleaning pack
L.E.D. lantern
Top-deck cushions
Grocery packs
Wifi packs
Fun extras
Bike hire
Special occasion gift baskets
Gas barbecues
Opening hours
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: 9am – 5pm. Tue and Thu: 10am – 4pm. Sun: Closed | If there is no one at the base at a specific time during these hours, the phone number below will be diverted and an alternative number will also be displayed at the base.
Address
Le Boat Messac, Port de Plaisance
36, rue de la Résistance
F – 35480 Guipry-Messac
FranceTelephone
+33 (0) 299 346 011
Travel to Messac
By train
Closest train stations:
- Messac: 2km
- Redon: 30km
- Rennes: 40km
- Nantes: 85km
By air
Closest airport(s):
Rennes: 40 km (E3)
Nantes: 100 km (E3)
Dinard Pleurtuit: 115 km (N136)
By road
Be prepared
Be prepared: It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas
Car rental
Car rental available at Rennes airport (30 km)
Parking
Closed parking (to be booked in advance) onsite.
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the numbers below.
- Taxi de la Vilaine : +33 (0)2 99 34 24 24
- Taxi Bainais : +33 (0)2 99 43 74 49
- Guerrier Sandrine : +33 (0)6 19 07 21 78
- Taxi Tizon +33 (0)2 99 34 94 31
- CK Taxi : +33 (0)6 81 21 93 69
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
Rennes Airport (RNS)65€
Nantes Airport (NTE)142€
Dinard Pleuruit Airport (DNR) 181€
Messac Train Station 7€
Redon Train Station 53€
Rennes Train Station 65€
Nantes Train Station 129€
Arrival at Messac
For more details about:
- when to arrive at our bases
- what to expect when you arrive
- how to prepare for check-in
- what happens on your final day when you return your boat
visit our 'arrivals' page.
Local info
Payment Means
Please note that your security deposit, engine hours deposit (see compulsory costs) & any extras added at the base and are required to be paid in local currency by card. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.
Hotels
Le Relais de la Gare - Messac - Tel: +33 (0) 299 78 11 32
La Gibeciere - Messac - Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 06 14
Lecoq-Gadby - Rennes - Tel: +33 (0) 299 38 05 55
Anne de Bretagne - Rennes - Tel: +33 (0) 299 31 49 49
Novotel Alma - Rennes - Tel: +33 (0) 299 86 14 14
Restaurants
Pizzeria Grill “L’ Escale - Messac - Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 60 97
Le Relais de la Gare - Messac - Tel: +33 (0) 299 78 11 32
Crêperie Du Port - Guipry - Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 78 18
Shops
Supermarket
In Guipry: Monday - Saturday: 8.45 – 19.00 Sunday: 9:00 - 12:30
Local market
Thursday morning at Guipry
Fishing
Fishing licences are available at the tobacco shop (1,3 km) or at the town hall (1,2 km) or online at www.cartedepeche.fr
Tourist Info
Square de la Liberte,
35480,
Messac Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 61 60
Electric car charging points
SDE35 Rue de Vannes 35480 Guipry (2 km)
Doc/vet
Dr Etienne et Dr Laplane
16 rue Chapelle
35480
GUIPRY
Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 63 19
Veterinary
Groupe vétérinaire du Sud Vilaine
Rue de la Crépinière
35480
GUIPRY
Tel: +33 (0) 299 346 339
Tel: +33 (0) 299 347 541